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Innovation in Utility Transmission and Distribution Networks Presentations
The projects in this category have demonstrated excellence in the planning, engineering, operation, and maintenance of utility infrastructure. This may involve the transmission and/or distribution of electricity, gas, or district heating networks or a combination of these. This category includes the design and management of electric substations.
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Jiangxia 500 kV Transformer SubstationPresenter: Bailu Quan, Project Manager
Tuesday, October 19, 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Central Southern China Electric Power Design Institute
Wuhan, China
The $59 million Jiangxia 500 kilovolt transformer substation located in Wuhan, China, will improve the reliability of the load center’s power supply, reduce power loss, and enhance the architecture of the regional grid network. The substation will also occupy less space, reduce electromagnetic interference, and adhere to green design initiatives. |
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Reliable Point Cloud Modeling of Substations
Presenter: Carsten Lipinski
Tuesday, October 19, 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
imp GmbH
Essen, Germany
The goal of this $125,000 project in Essen, Germany, was to deliver facility models and diverse cross sections of existing substations to easily show where parts must be removed, replaced, or refurbished to meet fire-protection requirements such as modern sprinkler systems. 3D laser scanning technology provided the best solution for facilitating this process. |
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The Innovation of Transformer Substation
Presenter: Zhu Li, Director of Engineering Center
Tuesday, October 19, 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
State Nuclear Electric Power Planning Design & Research Institute
Qingdao, China
The $6 million Ningdong-Shandong transmission line is the world’s first 660 kilovolt high-voltage direct current power transmission link in China. The goals for the project included exploring new approaches to transformer substation design, improving the accuracy and efficiency of design and installation, and lowering operation and maintenance costs. |
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